What is Direction? — Reading Comprehension
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Grades
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This learning resource is available in interactive and printable formats. The interactive worksheet can be played online and assigned to students. The Printable PDF version can be downloaded and printed for completion by hand.
About This Reader
This NGSS-aligned 4th grade passage introduces the concept of direction in simple terms. Direction tells us which way something is moving or facing, using words such as north, south, left, right, up, and down. Students learn how combining speed and direction gives a clearer understanding of motion. The text highlights the role of reference points, such as trees or cities, in describing direction. Real-life examples include rolling balls, flying birds, and cars traveling east or west. A fun fact about the compass shows how people have used tools to understand direction for over 1,000 years. This passage supports NGSS standard PS2.A: Forces and Motion and builds prediction and observation skills in young learners. Multiple-choice questions at different Depth of Knowledge levels test understanding and application of the concept. Audio integration makes the lesson accessible to diverse learners. Keywords include direction, NGSS PS2.A, forces and motion, and compass to support SEO and make the resource easy for teachers and parents to find.
Perfect For:
👩🏫 Teachers
- • Reading comprehension practice
- • Auto-graded assessments
- • Literacy skill development
👨👩👧👦 Parents
- • Reading practice at home
- • Comprehension improvement
- • Educational reading time
🏠 Homeschoolers
- • Reading curriculum support
- • Independent reading practice
- • Progress monitoring
Reading Features:
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Reading Passage
Engaging fiction or nonfiction text
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Comprehension Quiz
Auto-graded questions
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Instant Feedback
Immediate results and scoring
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Printable Version
Download for offline reading
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Read Aloud
Voice-over with word highlighting
